| City: | Chataignier, Louisiana |
| Parish: | Evangeline Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:58:25 AM |
| Population: | 217 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 337 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.5712, -92.3202 |
| Land Area: | 2.721 sq mi |
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Chataignier sits in Evangeline Parish with 217 residents spread across just 0.11 square miles. The small Louisiana community relies on PO Box delivery, though residents can also receive mail through nearby street delivery routes. The post office maintains 119 PO Boxes for 85 households, with an adoption rate of 1.4 indicating the service extends to surrounding areas without carrier delivery.
The area is served by two rural carrier routes covering streets like First Street, Vine Street, and Justice Lane. About 5 people work at the 4 business establishments in the community. Median household income sits at $25,231, with 92.5% of the population speaking English at home. The median home value is $92,900, and most housing consists of single-family residences rather than multi-unit developments.
The street names reflect a small, established community with simple naming conventions. First Street has the most delivery records at 3, while Vine Street and Justice Lane each serve single locations. The limited street infrastructure matches the compact 0.11 square mile area.
ZIP Code 70524 has 217 residents and 85 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 51.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.5%, much lower than the state average of 57.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (45.6%, much higher than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (31.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 217Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 243Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 79.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $64,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 302 | 367 | 492 | 518 | 397 | 324 | 313 | 144 | 205 | 193 | 215 | 239 | 262 | 243 |
| Decennial Census | 314 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 217 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.3
Male Median Age: 56.8
Female Median Age: 48.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Total | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 4 |
| White: | 103 | 47.69% |
| Black: | 99 | 45.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 3.70% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.46% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 2.31% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 101 | 46.54% | 56.8 years |
| Females: | 116 | 53.46% | 48.5 years |
| Total: | 217 | 100% | 51.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 243 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 243 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 243 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $42,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,833. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $70,000 and female is $32,333, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $37,667 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.5%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 18.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,250 | $46,477 | $47,115 | $49,559 | $49,063 | $45,750 | $36,250 | $31,250 | $35,833 | $35,179 | $36,429 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $46,042 | $54,375 | $62,586 | $62,500 | $62,596 | $62,813 | $49,135 | $37,250 | $48,571 | $49,931 | $90,375 | $96,500 | $88,750 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,333 | $9,896 | $11,000 | $10,938 | $11,750 | $15,781 | $16,023 | $19,028 | $19,583 | $19,375 | $31,607 | $21,458 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $29,167 | $47,679 | $48,750 | $45,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $23,125 | $31,875 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $34,167 | $37,321 | $70,000 |
| Median Female Income | $37,768 | $38,864 | $51,250 | $41,250 | $0 | $46,750 | $45,833 | $0 | $48,036 | $47,847 | $31,429 | $32,000 | $32,250 | $32,333 |
| Employed: | 90 | 53.25% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 12.43% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 58 | 34.32% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 30.00% |
| Service: | 5 | 5.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 3.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 50.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 11.11% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 90 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $64,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $34,800 (35.22%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,800. The median gross rent is $1,300, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $925 (246.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $766. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.00% (40.00% with a mortgage, 60.00% free-and-clear) and renters 50.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.93%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $98,800 | $88,600 | $85,700 | $86,600 | $85,000 | $83,300 | $82,400 | $79,400 | $85,800 | $86,400 | $75,000 | $92,900 | $92,900 | $64,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 37.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 25 | 62.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $375 | $263 | $258 | $267 | $494 | $0 | $455 | $463 | $534 | $543 | $567 | $638 | $1,269 | $1,300 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 16 | 20.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 30.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 40 | 50.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 74.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 25.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 100 | 92.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 4.63% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 2.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 108 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 77.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 26.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 8.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (51.92%). College enrollment is 51.92%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 27 | 19.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 42.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 4.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 7.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 11.43% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 11.43% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 108 | 77.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 32 | 22.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 63 | 25.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 169 | 68.98% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 5.31% |
| Total: | 245 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 232 | 94.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.4% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 25 | 48.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 27 | 51.92% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 48.08% |
ZIP Code 70524 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 5 people with an annual payroll of $122,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 127Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $16,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $122,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 70524 is located in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 70524. It covers 2.721 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.721 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12435.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2214450Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chataignier village; LouisianaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 70524 is in the Evangeline Parish School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.